Desa (V)CD36RPE, (V)CD36TNE, (V)CD36TPE, (V)CD36RNE installation manual Statement above

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

WARNING: If you smell gas

•Shut off gas supply.

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

Fireplace produces unwanted

1. Gas leak. See Warning

1.

Locate and correct all leaks (see

odors

 

statement above

 

Checking Gas Connections, page

 

 

 

 

28)

 

Fireplace shuts off in use

1. High or gusting winds

1.

Fireplace has been tested for up to

 

 

 

 

40 mph winds. However, extreme

 

 

 

 

conditions may occur. See Lighting

 

2.

Low line pressure

2.

Instructions on page 31

 

Check local propane/LP or natural

 

3.

Pilot is partially clogged

3.

gas company

 

Clean pilot (see Cleaning and

 

4.

Inner vent pipe leaking

4.

Maintenance, page 37

 

Locate and correct all vent connec-

 

 

exhaust gases into system

 

tions (see Installation Planning,

 

5.

Glass is too loose and air

5.

page 11)

 

Tighten or replace glass door (see

 

 

tight gasket leaks in corners

 

Removing/Replacing Glass Door,

 

6.

after usage

6.

page 29)

 

Bad thermopile or thermo-

Replace faulty components

 

7.

couple

7.

Check for proper installation or

 

Vent cap improperly in-

 

 

stalled or blocked

 

remove debris or blockage.

 

 

 

 

 

Gas odor even when control

1. Gas leak. See Warning

1.

Locate and correct all leaks (see

knob is in OFF position

 

statement above

 

Checking Gas Connections, page 28)

 

Gas odor during combustion

1. Gas leak. See Warning

1.

Locate and correct all leaks (see

 

 

statement above

 

Checking Gas Connections, page 28)

 

Dark residue on logs or inside

1. Improper log placement

1.

Properly locate logs (see Installing

of fireplace

 

 

 

Logs, Lava Rock, and Glowing

 

2.

Air holes at burner inlet

2.

Embers, page 30)

 

Clean out air holes at burner inlets,

 

3.

blocked

3.

Periodically repeat as needed

 

Burner flame holes blocked

Remove blockage or replace

 

4.

 

 

burner

 

Improper venting or exces- 4. Have the vent system inspected,

 

 

sive blockage

 

including the termination cap. Re-

 

5.

 

 

move any restrictions or blockage

 

Excessive amounts of em- 5. Clear excess embers from around

 

 

bers and pan material

 

the rear main ports. Use a mini-

 

 

 

 

mum of one layer of smaller ember

 

 

 

 

pieces to achieve the best glowing

 

 

 

 

effect over the visible areas

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Contents VCD36RN, VCD36RNE Natural GAS ModelsPROPANE/LP GAS ModelS PROPANE/LP GAS Models VCD36TN, VCD36TNETable of Contents Safety Information High traffic areas Product IdentificationPre-Installation Preparation Product FeaturesLocal Codes Location and space requirementsClearances Packaging and RemovalMantel Clearances Framing and finishingSide Clearances for Combustible Materials Termination CAP AIR Supply Inlet GAS Meter Location of Termination CapInstallation Precautions Venting Installation InstructionsLocation of the fireplace Installation PlanningFeet. Use wall straps for this purpose Twisting, bending, etcInstalling Siding Standoff Combustible Exterior Wall Wall Firestop Installing Inner Wall FirestopHorizontal Termination Venting InstallationSnorkel 45 and 30 Offset with Wall Strap Installation for vertical terminationTwist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe Flat Ceiling InstallationConnect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole Vertical Venting Vertical Termination Configurations for Rear VentHigh Wind Termination Vertical Termination Configurations for Top VentDesa 5/8 Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description Parts list for venting kits and componentsInstalling optional blower accessories Fireplace InstallationModel BK Installation Electrical Supply ConnectionBlower Model BK Plug in blower power cordPlug in blower power cord to duplex outlet Model BKT InstallationWiring Diagrams Attach the terminal wires to the battery. see Figure Installing Remote ReceiverInstalling and Activating the Remote Receiver Locate the two plastic mounting clips provided with the kitInstalling Gas Piping to Fireplace Location High Altitude installationImportant Fireplaces when factory equipped for use at high Installation Items NeededPropane/LP Supply TankExternal Regulator Vent Pointing Down Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa Close equipment shutoff valve see FigureRemoving Lower Louver Access Panel Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsRemoving/Replacing Glass Door Removing Top Louver Trim PanelRemoving Glass Door Installing LOGS, lava rock and glowing embersOperating Fireplace Millivolt For your safety Read before lightingLighting Instructions Open the bag of ember materialsTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Hand-Held Remote OperationThermostat Series Model HRC200 Operating optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Operating optional blower accessoryElectronic ingnition For your safety Read before lighting Pilot Optional Wireless Remote OperationIf you pilot assembly does not meet these require- ments Pilot assemblyInspecting Burners Burner Flame PatternPilot and burners Cleaning MaintenanceGlass Door Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingLogs Venting systemProblem could be caused by When ignitor button is pressedBurner orifice clogged Clean burner see Cleaning Is lit Turn on gas supply or openOr shut off Service person Remote does not function When burner is lit HI position when burner isTery is power is low Operation Processes and logs curing Hours of operationStatement above Electronic Ignition Statement at top Gas leak. See WarningService Hints Replacement PartsTechnical Service SpecificationsPROPANE/NATURAL GAS AccessoriesManual Blower KIT BK Thermostatically Controlled Blower KIT BKTIllustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List Illustrated parts breakdown Washer, Flat 7/8 ID x 2 OD x 1/8 Thick Illustrated Parts Breakdown CD36TNEV Limited Warranty DIRECT-VENT Fireplace Warranty InformationKeep this Warranty

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